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"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."
Who We Are
American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region is a resource for challenging, empowering, assisting and representing the American Baptist faith communities in Illinois (excluding Cook, DuPage and Lake counties) and Missouri as we live out our ministry together. Mission and Ministry is our purpose and nature.
Featured Events
News of Ministry & Mission
A Brief Word from Our Executive Ministry Team
A word from Executive Minister, Rev. Patty King Bilyeu
October 2024: The GRR Gathering was held at the beginning of October. On October 4, Charlene Quint,Esq. presented “A Biblical Response to Abuse” for our Region Ministry Board,Region Staff, and pastors as a continuing education event. Ms. Quint grew up in the GRR, attended Lake Springfield Baptist Camp, and is
Sarah & Luis Matos – Crainville Baptist Church – October 6, 2024
On behalf of Crainville Baptist Church, 806 E. Marion St., Carterville IL 62918: The Mission Board at Crainville Baptist Church would like to invite you to our morning service on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:00. Sarah and Luis Matos will be speaking. The Matos are missionaries with the American
Grants & Scholarships
Great Rivers Region makes available a limited amount of grants and scholarships to member churches and clergy.
Note the application deadlines for each opportunity.
Scholarship information for 2025-2026 will be posted in January 2025.
